Month guide · Vilnius · Lithuania
Vilnius in March
What March is really like in Vilnius: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
March is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 4°C (39°F), lows of -3°C (27°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Thawing and changeable; the St Casimir's Fair fills the Old Town with crafts early in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 4°C (39°F) / -3°C (27°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Vilnius: days average 4°C (39°F) against a yearly average high of 11°C (52°F), and nights fall to about -3°C (27°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with February (-1°C (30°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 12°C (54°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:34
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:22
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
Spring (March–May). St Casimir's Fair in early March, a fast thaw in April and warm, bright May days.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
- Kaziuko mugė — St Casimir's crafts fair (usually the first weekend of March)
- Restoration of Independence Day (11 March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Old Town
St Anne's Church
See it at dusk, when the brickwork glows, and then cross into Užupis over the nearby bridge.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- Couples
Religious site · Antakalnis
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Plain from outside, this late 17th-century church in Antakalnis is filled inside with more than 2,000 white stucco figures of saints, angels, battles and allegories by Italian craftsmen.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Art
- Off the beaten path
Viewpoint · Kalnai Park
Hill of Three Crosses
Come for sunset, when the Old Town glows below, and bring a torch for the path down.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Photo spot
Historic site · Old Town
Jewish Vilnius and the Choral Synagogue
Before the Second World War, Vilnius was a centre of Jewish learning known as the 'Jerusalem of Lithuania'.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 4°C, lows near -3°C and 9 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Vilnius?
A good-value shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Vilnius in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Vilnius?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Thawing and changeable; the St Casimir's Fair fills the Old Town with crafts early in the month.
+How warm is Vilnius in March?
Average highs are around 4°C (39°F) and lows around -3°C (27°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Vilnius in March?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.